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The course offerings at Clarion University of PA go through an extensive review process by the Committee on Courses and Programs of Study (CCPS). This course offerings list is a comprehensive list of courses that could be offered; it does not mean they are currently being offered.

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Course Id (currently sorted in Ascending order)	Course Title	Course Description
CSD 499	Independent Study Csd	Provides students with an opportunity to explore an area of special need or interest in speech pathology and audiology in depth under the supervision of a member of the department. Students must develop a proposed study plan and secure the approval o,f the proposed director and department chair prior to registration. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
CSD 500	Aphasia	A comprehensive study of the neuroanatomical implications related to acquired aphasia (dysphasia) in adulthood, although study of the symptoms and treatment of both sensory states and motor disturbances in aphasia is made. The current literature is reviewed and facilities are investigated. Opportunities are provided for the student to participate in individual and group therapy, and for visits to centers where these types of problems are diagnosed and treated. Guidance and counseling are provided to design an independent study in this area.
CSD 505	Artic & Phono Diso Child	Articulatory and phonological features of the American English sound system are examined in relation to other developing linguistic functions. The assessment of disordered articulatory and phonological behavior is stressed, and differential diagnosis is emphasized. Based upon several traditional and current theoretical models, possibilities for therapeutic interventions are presented.
CSD 510	Sem In Neuropathology	A comprehensive study of pathologies of the central nervous system. Methods for identifying and treating speech, language, and communication problems associated with progressive and non-progressive neurological disorders are explored. Neuropathologies studied include dementia, syndromes associated with right-hemisphere lesions, and deficits subsequent to closed-head injury. A unit on normal swallow and dysphagia is included in the course. Opportunity will be provided for independent investigation and clinical participation.
CSD 512	Clinical Practice I	Course entails practice, under supervision, in assessment and management of individuals with disorders of speech language or hearing.
CSD 513	Comm Disorders Mult Population	Emphasizes nature and treatment of communication disorders in culturally and linguistically diverse populations. The scope of practice and role of speech-language pathologists with bilingual/bicultural clients with and without speech and language dis,"orders will be addressed. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Fall semester, annually\|
CSD 515	Maxillofacial Anomalies	A comprehensive study of clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with communicative disorders related to clefting and/or associated syndromes. Current research regarding anatomy and physiology of the palate and velopharyngeal structures for spee,ch production is detailed. The genetics of clefting and associated syndromes is discussed. Special attention is directed to early growth and development of infants with clefts. Opportunities for observation of a craniofacial team multidisciplinary ev,aluations and team planning are provided in medical settings.
CSD 520	Lang Disorders In Child	Models of the language function with their justifications are identified and critically analyzed. A review of normal language development is included to provide comparison with deviations. Diagnostic procedures utilized with language disorders in chi,"ldren are investigated; therapeutic means to influence them will be presented. Differential diagnostic specifics of certain language disorders such as those associated with deafness, autism, mental retardation, and language learning disabilities areincluded.
CSD 522	Clinical Externship	Supervised observation of and participation in school and/or clinic environments. Prerequisite: CSD 540.
CSD 525	Stuttering	Emphasizes investigation of the major theories and therapies of stuttering. Theories of etiology and of development of stuttering are included. The development of an understanding of stuttering behavior and similar speech behavior is included. Manage,ment strategies and therapies are also investigated.
CSD 530	Voice	Includes the study of human voice and its manifestations across the life span. Students will be acquainted with new developments, issues, and trends that cover the entire spectrum of voice perception and production, including vocal development and life span changes, and the continuum of voice production from disorders through superior performance. Focus will include pathophysiology of disorders, instrumental and noninstrumental assessment, interdisciplinary team management, and treatment.
CSD 533	Instrm & Psychoacoustics	Deals with instruments used in a speech and hearing program and also covers basic principles of hearing science. Provides some information on psychoacoustics. Spring, annually.
CSD 534	Otolaryngology	An introduction to the profession of otolaryngology. The course is taught by a board-certified physician and offered once a year.
CSD 535	Audiology Seminar I	Course is divided into two three-credit seminars. The first covers etiologies of hearing loss and disorders of the central auditory system, the effects of hearing loss on communication, diagnosis and clinical methods. The second covers aural rehabilitation procedures.
CSD 540	Clinical Practice	This course entails practice, under supervision, in applying theory to the assessment and management of individuals from preschool through adulthood having significant disorders of speech, hearing, or language. The clinical experience is relatively independent in the assessment, organizing, and carrying out of effective plans of therapy. The student should demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach and be able to generalize on the area of the disorder treated, as well as deal appropriately with the specific clients treated.
CSD 550	Motor Speech Disorders	Explores the causes, nature, and dynamics of both developmental and acquired forms of the motor speech disorders of apraxia and dysarthria. The specific nature of speech disturbances associated with lesions of the motor system and current diagnosticprotocols and management strategies associated with each identified.
CSD 554	Professional Practicum	Explores current issues and trends in the practice of speech-languagepathology. Includes licensure, certification and specialty recognition. Emphasizes ethical/legal restrictions and obligations that influence professional practitioners.
CSD 560	Counseling In Comm Disorders	Emphasizes the application of counseling strategies in the administration of diagnostic and therapeutic services as they relate to the field of communication disorders. Addresses counseling strategies relative to the nature of the communicative disor,der and cultural background of the client. Annually.
CSD 575	Augmentative & Altern Comm	This course is designed to introduce the student to various augmentative/alternative communication systems prevalent in the field. Current and comprehensive information relative to type of disorder, diagnosis, and treatment will be discussed. An emphasis will be placed on the application of unique criteria in diagnostics and the administration of competent and flexible management strategies in rehabilitation. Fall, annually.
CSD 589	Research Meth Comm Disorders	Research literature and methods in communication disorders with an emphasis on research design and application.
CSD 590	Research	Students may complete a study in speech or language pathology and audiology or related areas under the supervision of a staff member. Students may select the thesis option in which six credits are required. Students may select the research option in,"which three or six credits culminate in a written report presented to the faculty advisor. Types of investigations which might be completed are original studies, comprehensive literature reviews, replication of studies, or completion of a portion ofa larger study. Students must fill out independent study forms with their research advisor before registering for CSD 590.
CSD 592	Dysphagia	Presents an introduction to swallowing disorders including basic terminology, anatomical and physiological etiologies, and current assessment and management procedures, with special attention to laryngectomized and tracheotomized patients. Discussesthe competencies, responsibilities, and roles of the speech pathologist in various clinical settings, as well as risk factors involved in patient care. Provides observations and experiential learning situations.
CSD 598	Special Topics	Topics in various areas of speech pathology and audiology. The format used will be selected by the professor as most suitable to the study. The course may be offered on request of students, subject to the availability of staff. Enrollment by consentof the instructor. On demand.
CSD 599	Independent Study Csd	Designed to provide students with an opportunity to explore an area of special need or interest in speech pathology and audiology in depth under the supervision of a member of the department. Students must develop a proposed study plan and secure the, approval of the proposed director and department chair prior to registration. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
ECH 120	Child Care Health Advocate	Ensuring the health and safety of children is a fundamental component of an early childhood program. This course emphasizes the promotion of the health and safety of children, including recognizing and correcting health and safety problems. This course focuses on best practices in health safety and nutrition for young children.
ECH 122	Preschool Develop & Learning	Acquisition of understanding and appreciation of the cognitive, social-emotional, ecological-systems, and physical-motor dimensions of human growth and changes during the preschool years. Emphasizes cultural influences on human growth and change with respect to cognition, learning theories, individual differences, personality, growth, abilities and interests. Explores cross-cultural and multiethnic perspectives with respect to holistic development of preschoolers; involvement with and observation of preschoolers.
ECH 123	Mid Chld & Adolescent Dev Lrn	Acquistion of understanding and appreciation of the cognitive, social-emotional, ecological-systems, and physical-motor dimensions of human growth and changes during middle childhood. Emphasizes cultural influences on human growth and change with respect to cognition, learning theories, individual differences, personality, growth, abilities, and interests. Explores cross-cultural and multiethnic perspectives with respect to holistic development os school age children and adolescents; involvement with and observation of school-aged children and adolscents.
ECH 124	Infant & Toddler Dev & Learn	This course will provide information that will allow students to identify the characteristics of and design effective and developmentally appropriate learning environments for young children that promote interaction, exploration and knowledge construction. In addition, experiential opportunities will be developed which allow the student to apply this knowledge to various age groups of children.
ECH 231	Creativity In Early Child Curr	Explores the nature of creativity and its value in the growth of young children. Students develop and present various open-ended and child-centered projects for the enhancement of creativity and the creative whole learning experience using art, music, and movement. Students demonstrate how to guide young children in creative learning and expression through individual and group projects. Examines the creative process as a source of choosing content, planning lessons, organizing materials, anddesigning assignments to enable children to develop essential skills and attitudes for creativity. In addition, experimential opportunities will be developed which allow the students to apply this knowledge to various age groups of children. Prereq\|
ECH 233	Puppetry In Early Child Curr	Participants will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the use of puppets in the Early Childhood classroom and to appreciate the power of puppets as a vehicle in developing creativity, imagination and self-expression in children. Topics will focus on play, the history of puppets, types of puppets, and the use of puppets in Early Childhood Curriculum.

Course Id (currently sorted in Ascending order)

Course Title

Course Description

CSD 499

Independent Study Csd

Provides students with an opportunity to explore an area of special need or interest in speech pathology and audiology in depth under the supervision of a member of the department. Students must develop a proposed study plan and secure the approval o,f the proposed director and department chair prior to registration. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.

CSD 500

Aphasia

A comprehensive study of the neuroanatomical implications related to acquired aphasia (dysphasia) in adulthood, although study of the symptoms and treatment of both sensory states and motor disturbances in aphasia is made. The current literature is reviewed and facilities are investigated. Opportunities are provided for the student to participate in individual and group therapy, and for visits to centers where these types of problems are diagnosed and treated. Guidance and counseling are provided to design an independent study in this area.

CSD 505

Artic & Phono Diso Child

Articulatory and phonological features of the American English sound system are examined in relation to other developing linguistic functions. The assessment of disordered articulatory and phonological behavior is stressed, and differential diagnosis is emphasized. Based upon several traditional and current theoretical models, possibilities for therapeutic interventions are presented.

CSD 510

Sem In Neuropathology

A comprehensive study of pathologies of the central nervous system. Methods for identifying and treating speech, language, and communication problems associated with progressive and non-progressive neurological disorders are explored. Neuropathologies studied include dementia, syndromes associated with right-hemisphere lesions, and deficits subsequent to closed-head injury. A unit on normal swallow and dysphagia is included in the course. Opportunity will be provided for independent investigation and clinical participation.

CSD 512

Clinical Practice I

Course entails practice, under supervision, in assessment and management of individuals with disorders of speech language or hearing.

CSD 513

Comm Disorders Mult Population

Emphasizes nature and treatment of communication disorders in culturally and linguistically diverse populations. The scope of practice and role of speech-language pathologists with bilingual/bicultural clients with and without speech and language dis,"orders will be addressed. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Fall semester, annually|

CSD 515

Maxillofacial Anomalies

A comprehensive study of clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with communicative disorders related to clefting and/or associated syndromes. Current research regarding anatomy and physiology of the palate and velopharyngeal structures for spee,ch production is detailed. The genetics of clefting and associated syndromes is discussed. Special attention is directed to early growth and development of infants with clefts. Opportunities for observation of a craniofacial team multidisciplinary ev,aluations and team planning are provided in medical settings.

CSD 520

Lang Disorders In Child

Models of the language function with their justifications are identified and critically analyzed. A review of normal language development is included to provide comparison with deviations. Diagnostic procedures utilized with language disorders in chi,"ldren are investigated; therapeutic means to influence them will be presented. Differential diagnostic specifics of certain language disorders such as those associated with deafness, autism, mental retardation, and language learning disabilities areincluded.

CSD 522

Clinical Externship

Supervised observation of and participation in school and/or clinic environments. Prerequisite: CSD 540.

CSD 525

Stuttering

Emphasizes investigation of the major theories and therapies of stuttering. Theories of etiology and of development of stuttering are included. The development of an understanding of stuttering behavior and similar speech behavior is included. Manage,ment strategies and therapies are also investigated.

CSD 530

Voice

Includes the study of human voice and its manifestations across the life span. Students will be acquainted with new developments, issues, and trends that cover the entire spectrum of voice perception and production, including vocal development and life span changes, and the continuum of voice production from disorders through superior performance. Focus will include pathophysiology of disorders, instrumental and noninstrumental assessment, interdisciplinary team management, and treatment.

CSD 533

Instrm & Psychoacoustics

Deals with instruments used in a speech and hearing program and also covers basic principles of hearing science. Provides some information on psychoacoustics. Spring, annually.

CSD 534

Otolaryngology

An introduction to the profession of otolaryngology. The course is taught by a board-certified physician and offered once a year.

CSD 535

Audiology Seminar I

Course is divided into two three-credit seminars. The first covers etiologies of hearing loss and disorders of the central auditory system, the effects of hearing loss on communication, diagnosis and clinical methods. The second covers aural rehabilitation procedures.

CSD 540

Clinical Practice

This course entails practice, under supervision, in applying theory to the assessment and management of individuals from preschool through adulthood having significant disorders of speech, hearing, or language. The clinical experience is relatively independent in the assessment, organizing, and carrying out of effective plans of therapy. The student should demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach and be able to generalize on the area of the disorder treated, as well as deal appropriately with the specific clients treated.

CSD 550

Motor Speech Disorders

Explores the causes, nature, and dynamics of both developmental and acquired forms of the motor speech disorders of apraxia and dysarthria. The specific nature of speech disturbances associated with lesions of the motor system and current diagnosticprotocols and management strategies associated with each identified.

CSD 554

Professional Practicum

Explores current issues and trends in the practice of speech-languagepathology. Includes licensure, certification and specialty recognition. Emphasizes ethical/legal restrictions and obligations that influence professional practitioners.

CSD 560

Counseling In Comm Disorders

Emphasizes the application of counseling strategies in the administration of diagnostic and therapeutic services as they relate to the field of communication disorders. Addresses counseling strategies relative to the nature of the communicative disor,der and cultural background of the client. Annually.

CSD 575

Augmentative & Altern Comm

This course is designed to introduce the student to various augmentative/alternative communication systems prevalent in the field. Current and comprehensive information relative to type of disorder, diagnosis, and treatment will be discussed. An emphasis will be placed on the application of unique criteria in diagnostics and the administration of competent and flexible management strategies in rehabilitation. Fall, annually.

CSD 589

Research Meth Comm Disorders

Research literature and methods in communication disorders with an emphasis on research design and application.

CSD 590

Research

Students may complete a study in speech or language pathology and audiology or related areas under the supervision of a staff member. Students may select the thesis option in which six credits are required. Students may select the research option in,"which three or six credits culminate in a written report presented to the faculty advisor. Types of investigations which might be completed are original studies, comprehensive literature reviews, replication of studies, or completion of a portion ofa larger study. Students must fill out independent study forms with their research advisor before registering for CSD 590.

CSD 592

Dysphagia

Presents an introduction to swallowing disorders including basic terminology, anatomical and physiological etiologies, and current assessment and management procedures, with special attention to laryngectomized and tracheotomized patients. Discussesthe competencies, responsibilities, and roles of the speech pathologist in various clinical settings, as well as risk factors involved in patient care. Provides observations and experiential learning situations.

CSD 598

Special Topics

Topics in various areas of speech pathology and audiology. The format used will be selected by the professor as most suitable to the study. The course may be offered on request of students, subject to the availability of staff. Enrollment by consentof the instructor. On demand.

CSD 599

Independent Study Csd

Designed to provide students with an opportunity to explore an area of special need or interest in speech pathology and audiology in depth under the supervision of a member of the department. Students must develop a proposed study plan and secure the, approval of the proposed director and department chair prior to registration. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 semester hours.

ECH 120

Child Care Health Advocate

Ensuring the health and safety of children is a fundamental component of an early childhood program. This course emphasizes the promotion of the health and safety of children, including recognizing and correcting health and safety problems. This course focuses on best practices in health safety and nutrition for young children.

ECH 122

Preschool Develop & Learning

Acquisition of understanding and appreciation of the cognitive, social-emotional, ecological-systems, and physical-motor dimensions of human growth and changes during the preschool years. Emphasizes cultural influences on human growth and change with respect to cognition, learning theories, individual differences, personality, growth, abilities and interests. Explores cross-cultural and multiethnic perspectives with respect to holistic development of preschoolers; involvement with and observation of preschoolers.

ECH 123

Mid Chld & Adolescent Dev Lrn

Acquistion of understanding and appreciation of the cognitive, social-emotional, ecological-systems, and physical-motor dimensions of human growth and changes during middle childhood. Emphasizes cultural influences on human growth and change with respect to cognition, learning theories, individual differences, personality, growth, abilities, and interests. Explores cross-cultural and multiethnic perspectives with respect to holistic development os school age children and adolescents; involvement with and observation of school-aged children and adolscents.

ECH 124

Infant & Toddler Dev & Learn

This course will provide information that will allow students to identify the characteristics of and design effective and developmentally appropriate learning environments for young children that promote interaction, exploration and knowledge construction. In addition, experiential opportunities will be developed which allow the student to apply this knowledge to various age groups of children.

ECH 231

Creativity In Early Child Curr

Explores the nature of creativity and its value in the growth of young children. Students develop and present various open-ended and child-centered projects for the enhancement of creativity and the creative whole learning experience using art, music, and movement. Students demonstrate how to guide young children in creative learning and expression through individual and group projects. Examines the creative process as a source of choosing content, planning lessons, organizing materials, anddesigning assignments to enable children to develop essential skills and attitudes for creativity. In addition, experimential opportunities will be developed which allow the students to apply this knowledge to various age groups of children. Prereq|

ECH 233

Puppetry In Early Child Curr

Participants will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the use of puppets in the Early Childhood classroom and to appreciate the power of puppets as a vehicle in developing creativity, imagination and self-expression in children. Topics will focus on play, the history of puppets, types of puppets, and the use of puppets in Early Childhood Curriculum.